High-Rate Disinfection Techniques for Combined Sewer Overflow

Best Management Practices (BMPs) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Programs

“…However, presence of organic and inorganic impurities in water creates a large oxidation demand for ClOi and reduces its effectiveness (Katz et al, 1994). Pretreatment of the wastewater by filtration or sedimentation increases effectiveness of ClOi disinfection (Stinson et a/., 1999). Chlorine dioxide disinfection is effective for Cli-resistant pathogens (e.g., viruses and protozoa) (Moffa, 1975).…”